Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | John Henderson | J. Henderson | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Kevin Ritchie | K. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Gavin Morton | G. Morton | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Callum McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 44 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | ||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Garry Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 9 | | | M | 43 | | David McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Duncan Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 38 | A | | 12 | | A | 39 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | | 38 | A | | 13 | | D | 38 | | Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 36 | G | | 14 | | M | 37 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,428 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Campbell.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off the first half!
3.04
0-0Colin Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie runs straight at the defence! Colin Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.44
0-0Garry Rae clumsily knocks into Scott Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.04
0-0Colin Gemmell makes an attacking run forward. Colin Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ritchie but he's offside!
33.17
0-0Raith Rovers are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
49.49
Garry Dalglish sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.32
Kevin Ferguson sees space and advances. Kevin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.24
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie collects the pass. Colin Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.04
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Garry Rae. Garry Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young rushes past Billy Naysmith! Duncan Young shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.11
0-0Raith Rovers have made a substitution with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay .
71.54
Garry Rae flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Young who brings the ball under control. Duncan Young shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.46
Dominic Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist brings the ball forward. Callum McCoist threads the ball through to Duncan Young but he's offside!
78.14
Gavin Morton flicks a high pass forward. Garry Rae collects the pass. Garry Rae threads the ball through to Duncan Young. Duncan Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
26.6%
50%
23.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Dickov of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Colin Dickov (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Morton (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Rae (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | David McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Duncan White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mccall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Souness (MID) | 0 | |